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This wiki contains links and citations to information literacy standards and curricula developed by accrediting agencies,... see more
This is an unabashedly practical guide for the student fact-checker. It supplements generic information literacy with the... see more
This chapter on listening and critical thinking provides post-secondary students with a strong gounding in listening... see more
The Federal Trade Commission website on consumer education addresses money and credit, homes and mortgages, health and... see more
Video on the information cycle: from event to primary, secondary and tertiary sources.
Screencasting is the capture all of the action on a computer screen while you are narrating. Screencasts can be made with... see more
This visual literacy exercise presents an artistic interpretation of historical Japanese landscapes, and helps users... see more
This infographic nicely summarizes an effective way to read a scholarly article. It is accompanied by a video, which is... see more
This guide helps users investigate misleading and viral content, memes, and trolling practices online. Packed with data... see more
Claude Shannon's seminal paper about information theory framed as a mathematical model of communication.
This report explores the landscapeof digital literacy as it relates to advancing more authentic learning in campus... see more
This review looks at international research and case studies of digital literacy to identify and predict outcomes when... see more
Interactive tutorial on plagiarism
This website includes support materials for assessments that work with the Common Core State Standards and rubrics for... see more
This portal provides a framework for understanding and teaching literacy. It includes information for teachers (mainly... see more
“Using the themes of credibility and information literacy, the book helps today’s students, who start out all their... see more
Created by Google, Internet Awesome teaches kids the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety so they can explore... see more
Breaking Down Academic Articles is a webcomic tutorial that walks you through the most important aspects of an academic... see more
This fillable Google Doc helps you break down any prompt into its main tasks and requirements, list helpful resources and... see more
This program, by the California Department of Education, provides career development information and resources to support... see more
CAST is a nonprofit education research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all... see more
Explanation of news literacy and its importance; includes 14 lessons about different aspects of news literacy.
Engaging graphics, compelling examples, and easy-to-understand explanations make Choosing and Using Sources: A Guide to... see more
This ebook helps students conduct research.